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This seems to be a regular statement from Obama!

hypocritexposer

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Obama: "Jim did not want to distract in any way from the very important task of gathering information about my vice presidential nominee, so he has made a decision to step aside that I accept." (Nedra Pickler, "Johnson Resigns From Obama's Veep Vetting Team," The Associated Press, 6/11/08)

"From 1991 To 1998, Mr. Johnson Served As CEO Of The Federal National Mortgage Association, Also Known As Fannie Mae…" (Josh Gerstein, "Top Talent Scout For Obama Tied To Subprime Lender," The New York Sun, 6/9/08)

In 1998, Fannie Mae’s Earnings Were Manipulated, Which Resulted In "Maximum Payouts" To Executives Including Johnson, Who Earned $1.9 Million When He Otherwise Would Not Have Earned A Bonus. (Jonathan Weisman and David S. Hilzenrath, "Obama’s Choice Of Insider Draws Fire," The Washington Post, 6/11/08)

Johnson Received Special Loans From Countrywide Financial CEO Angelo Mozilo. (Glenn R. Simpson and James R. Hagerty, "Countrywide Friends Got Good Loans," The Wall Street Journal, 6/7/08)

* "Property Records Show Mr. Johnson Has Received More Than $7 Million In Loans From Countrywide Since 1998, The First Coming In The Waning Days Of His Fannie Mae Tenure." (Glenn R. Simpson and James R. Hagerty, "Countrywide Friends Got Good Loans," The Wall Street Journal, 6/7/08)

Johnson Also Received Fees And Compensation From Fannie Mae Worth $3.3 Million Between 2001 And 2006. (Jonathan Weisman and David S. Hilzenrath, "Obama’s Choice Of Insider Draws Fire," The Washington Post, 6/11/08)
 
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